The scenario on HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (HTM) in Africa indicates that among the three diseases, HIV has the lowest gap to attain the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 target. However, although there has been very strong progress in reducing AIDS-related deaths in countries supported by the Global Fund, progress is mixed, varying significantly between regions.…
The DRC’s Health Inspectorate (IGS) is the internal audit department of the Ministry of Health. It investigates and detects irregularities within the Ministry of Health. The IGS has a proven track record with some partners such as the World Bank and UNICEF but is not involved in Global Fund interventions.
The Global Fund Policy to Combat Fraud and Corruption The Global Fund applies a zero-tolerance towards Fraud and Corruption. Here is in plain language the highlight of the Policy to Combat Fraud and Corruption. We illustrate with examples emanating from the Office of the Inspector General audit or investigation reports in African Countries Why is…
What is conflict of interest? A conflict of interest occurs when people in position of power can make themselves, their family members, their close allies, their institutions, etc. benefit privately from their official decisions, actions, or omission. In other words, when people are judge and party. The Global Fund has a policy on Conflict of…
The following information is taken primarily from the Challenging Operating Environment Policy published in English and French on the Global Fund website What is it all about? Challenging operating environments are countries or regions characterized by: Weak governance; Poor access to health services; and Man-made or natural crises. How is a country classified as a…
Mr. Michel Sidibe, the African Special Envoy for the African Medicine Agency (AMA), held a virtual meeting with a section of African representatives to the Board and Committees of the Global Fund and the African Constituency Bureau (ACB) on the 3rd of March 2022. In the meeting were; Prof Pascal Niamba, the Board member for…
The Sustainability, Transition and Co-financing policy follows the Global Fund’s principle of additionality – the GF adds to local resources to fight the three diseases, it does not replace them. It spells out the domestic funding requirements from government in countries where the GF invests. Some conditions apply to all countries where the GF invests.…